Each and every day, our intrepid crew of photographers will explore the high desert of America's Southwest. We put together a detailed daily itinerary that highlights the best the area has to offer and traveling on our own time table gives us the flexibility to stay on location as long as we wish.

Our daily goal is to capture the beautiful golden hours of sunrise and sunset as it washes across the grand landscape. We make every effort to make this trip fun, educational, safe, adventurous, and most of all ... filled with more photography than you can imagine. It isn't uncommon for participants to stay up all night shooting star trails, then spend the entire next day photographing the landscapes at sunrise and sunset. The enthusiasm and camaraderie on the ANPAT is contagious, and is something you truly have to experience to believe. Even though this trip isn't a traditional photography workshop, people who come always are amazed at how much they learned and how many new tips & tricks they take away for their own photography.

We've scheduled up a world-class lineup of photo locations for this trip. Some are the classics, while others are unique and off the beaten path. Even if you've photographed in Northern Arizona before, you'll be happy you came on this journey. We'll be photographing the red rocks of Sedona, beautiful color in Flagstaff, the sweeping panoramas of the Grand Canyon, the giant desert meteor crater, the painted hills of Petrified Forest, Prescott, and much more.

If you are not a Nikonians member yet, the system will guide you through enrollment at checkout when paying your cost contribution. If you are a Basic or Silver member simply upgrade here before booking your seat

HOW WILL WE BE TRAVELING:

For your comfort, we will be driving in 15-seat passenger vans, occupied by a maximum of 8 Nikonians each. We will all stay the first part of our trip in Sedona, Arizona and the surrounding areas, moving out for the last portion of the trip to Williams, Arizona.

Arizona has an amazing variety of photography opportunities and is one of the USA's great travel destinations.

Our plan is to photograph as many of the following areas and events as possible (locations and activities may vary due to weather and access):

- Sedona

- Flagstaff

- Grand Canyon

- Horseshoe Bend

- Meteor Crater

- Petrified Forest

- Watson Lake

- Desert Canyon Scenic Area

- Tonto National Bridge

We'll be photographing sunrises and sunsets every day, as well as mid-day photo destinations that will present us with myriad of stunning challenges and opportunities.

Make sure to bring your tripods for phenomenal astro photography under Arizona's starry skies. There will be ample opportunity to shoot star trails during our adventure. The American SW is a region with limited population, so it offers a very dark and pollution-free sky to further challenge us with night astro photography.

Friday October 11th, will culminate with our group dinner and photo presentation, showcasing the best of everyone's photographs during the week.

You will learn

About the spirit of Nikonians

The fun of Group Shooting

Tips and tricks from fellow Nikonians

How to make better pictures!

What to bring

Required

Enthusiasm

Bring two bags only. One bag for camera gear and the other for clothing. Plan to wear layered clothing since early mornings and nights can be cold. Daytime will generally be mild though. No extreme weather is expected but it could get windy.

A good pair of non-slip hiking shoes or hiking boots.

Tripod

At least one camera with a lens for landscapes (12mm - 24mm) and another moderate telephoto lens (70-200, 300mm)

Cable shutter release

Filters (polarizer, graduated ND)

Batteries for cameras and flash

Optional

A backup camera body

A macro lens

A speedlight

A flashlight or headlight (for dawn/dusk photo shoots)

A laptop for downloading and reviewing photographs

What is provided

This an all-included field trip:

Accommodations for 7 nights

Meals and water from the arrival dinner to the farewell dinner

Transportation from the airport to all planned shooting destinations

Transportation for 7 days within the National Parks, National Monuments and reserves.

Transportation back to the Airport on the day of departure.

Park fees are included

Cancellation: An advance notice of at least 45 days before the event is required to consider a possible refund. The cancellation fee is $350.

Venue Information

Please check your venue by specific city area location.

If you are an ANPAT Veteran, you well know why you should not miss it. If you are new to our Annual Nikonians Photo Adventure Trips you must come to learn why Nikonians is not just "a site" but a full rewarding community experience. Don't miss it!

13th ANPAT - Northern Arizona workshops are provided in the following locations: